22 : School Festival Start!! May 2026
: The episode also briefly touches on the lighter side of the festival, featuring the work Class 1-A put into their dance and music performance led by Kyoka Jiro . "My Hero Academia" School Festival Start! (TV Episode 2020)
: Unlike previous high-stakes arcs focused solely on combat, this episode highlights the importance of the students' happiness and emotional recovery following traumatic events. 22 : School Festival Start!!
: Deku encounters the gentlemanly villain Gentle Criminal and his loyal partner, La Brava , who intend to infiltrate U.A. to gain internet fame. : The episode also briefly touches on the
: If any intruder enters the school grounds, the festival will be immediately shut down by the authorities. 22 : School Festival Start!!